Beware! Bear Crossing!
Reno game biologists report a recent uptick in calls about bears in neighborhoods and trash cans. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
Keep Tahoe Blue installs cleaning outposts to guard against Golden Mussels
Keep Tahoe Blue has installed new cleaning stations to help prevent the introduction and spread of an aquatic invasive species. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
How to help keep bears wild this winter
Summer may be winding down, but for bears in the Tahoe region, now is the perfect time for a fall feast. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
Rooted in resilience: Community, cottonwoods, and re-shaping the future of the Truckee River
Cottonwood trees are a keystone species along the Truckee River corridor — the glue that holds together an ecosystem. By Lupe Alvarez / KUNR.
On the hunt for Nevada’s ‘fish lizards’
Local rock hounds and paleontologists explore the remains of an ancient sea. By Lupe Alvarez & Emma Charles / KUNR.
Losing What We Have Not Found
The silent decline of caterpillars in Costa Rica. A StoryMap and documentary by Julia Donovan, Malory Shaw, Mariel Day, and Paige Newman.
Walking Through the Rainforest, Episode 1: The White-Collared Peccary
Venture into the rainforest at La Selva Research Station in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica! The first episode of this kid-friendly animal mini-docuseries features the White-Collared Peccary, a pig-like creature with a peculiar smell. By Guadalupe Alvarez, Kathleen Leslie and Josue Ponce.
Harmful Algae Bloom Task Force Encourages Public to be ‘Algae Aware’ This Summer
Naturally occurring cyanobacteria, though common in lakes and ponds, can quickly turn into a toxic algae bloom. By Lupe Alvarez/KUNR.
Photo essay: Chasing butterflies at Hunter Creek
Most people hike Hunter Creek Trail for the 30-foot waterfall. Victoria Peechatt is there for something smaller and harder to catch. By Zoie Alstad and Paige Newman.
Nevada Sagebrush Ecosystem Program Works to Restore Sage Grouse Habitat
A look inside an important state wildlife conservation program. By Lupe Alvarez/KUNR.